The Wisdom of God in Preparing His Servants

In this sermon on Exodus 4:18–31, it shows how God, in His wisdom, prepares Moses for deliverance by providentially equipping him, requiring covenant faithfulness, and faithfully fulfilling His promises. As Moses returns to Egypt, God reassures him that former threats are gone, provides Aaron as a helper, and foretells Pharaoh's hardened heart, declaring, "Israel is my firstborn son… let my son go." The shocking episode in which the Lord seeks to put Moses to death for neglecting circumcision underscores that God demands covenant faithfulness and integrity, especially from those who lead His people. Yet the passage ultimately points beyond Moses to Christ, the true and perfect Firstborn Son who fulfills the covenant perfectly on behalf of His people. The sermon concludes with God keeping His word as the elders believe and worship, reminding the congregation that the proper response to a covenant-keeping God who sees, hears, and delivers is humble faith, obedience, and reverent worship.